CMS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Updated Dec. 2008, D. Resch

The SimCam Film and Digital Camera Simulator The SimCam is an online camera simulator designed to teach basic photographic principles. Whether you are interested in film or digital photography, the concepts are the same. KNOW YOUR CAMERA features & settings Web Resources: Digital Cameras - A beginner's guide How Digital Cameras Work The Beginners Guide to Photography COMPOSITION Organization of subject vs. background Rule of Thirds Using pattern, rhythm, contrast, emphasis, balance, viewpoint, perspective Using shape, texture, line, space Web Resources: Guidelines for Better Photographic Composition Compose pictures that get attention and deliver your message. LIGHTING Natural light vs. ambient light vs. flash Web Resources: Introduction to Exposure Lighting PANNING action photos Web Resources: Learn How to Capture Action Shots STILL LIFE Web Resources: Still Life PORTRAITS Web Resources: Digital Portrait Photography Help & Tips Photo Examples NATURE Web Resources: Nature Photo Composition DOCUMENTARY Web Resources: Documentary Photography - Making Images for Social Change   MISC ADDITIONAL ONLINE RESOURCES: Kodak's top 10 tips for taking great photos! How to take good pictures http://42explore.com/photog.htm http://www.photonhead.com/ http://www.schoolofphotography.com/if/InFocus.html